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Tag: Disability Rights NC

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Posted inDisabilities

In the wake of #FreeBritney,  do people with disabilities in NC have access to their reproductive rights?

by Elizabeth Thompson February 22, 2022February 22, 2022
A white and blue sign reading "Inmate Intake" points to the High Point Detention Center, a tall white building with small windows.
Posted inPrison Health

NC jails report deaths, but what if you almost died while incarcerated?

by Elizabeth Thompson December 7, 2021December 6, 2021
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Posted inMental Health

State budget funds some mental health crisis response and hospital diversion efforts

by Taylor Knopf November 18, 2021November 29, 2021
a map showing death rates from TBIs by county 2017-2019
Posted inMental Health

Why do North Carolinians die of traumatic brain injuries at higher rates than the national average?

by Clarissa Donnelly-DeRoven November 12, 2021November 11, 2021
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Posted inGender health

In debate over Down syndrome/abortion bill, disability groups struggle with how to respond

by Rose Hoban June 8, 2021September 2, 2021
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Posted inDisabilities

Who would get that last ventilator? Disability advocates say NC’s protocol fell short.

by Rose Hoban March 19, 2021September 15, 2021

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